Osun 2026: APC Chieftain Dismisses "Campaign of Calumny" as Party Rallies Behind Bola Oyebamiji for August Poll

APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye dismisses opposition lies ahead of the Osun 2026 poll. Read why the party is confident in Bola Oyebamiji's victory.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 13, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

Opposition Jittery Ahead of August 15 Poll

As the Osun 2026 governorship race intensifies, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is pushing back against what it describes as a deliberate spread of falsehoods by rival parties. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker and APC chieftain, stated in Osogbo on Sunday that the "campaign of calumny" directed at the party and its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, will not sway the electorate. According to Oyintiloye, the opposition's tactics reflect a deep-seated anxiety regarding the upcoming August 15 election results.

Correcting the "Mistake of 2022"

Oyintiloye emphasized that the people of Osun are "now wiser" and are determined not to repeat the electoral outcomes of the 2022 cycle. He argued that fabricated stories and misinformation would fail to derail the APC's momentum, as citizens are eager to return the party to power. He maintained that the party has successfully put its "house in order," creating a unified front that will be difficult for underhand tactics to penetrate.

Confidence in Oyebamiji and Campaign Leadership

The party's optimism is anchored in the profile of its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, whom Oyintiloye described as a man defined by honesty, diligence, and integrity. Furthermore, the APC’s campaign committee is being led by House of Representatives member Wole Oke. Oyintiloye expressed full confidence that this leadership caliber would deliver a resounding defeat to opposition parties and restore the state to its "progressive" roots.